On-Site School Operations Lead

Democracy Prep Public Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

403B Matching

Parental Leave

Smartphone

Laptop

Job summary

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an Operations Coordinator to manage school-based operational systems, events, and initiatives with a hands-on, in-person approach five days a week. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will optimize processes, support scholars, staff and families, coordinate technology issues, logistics for meals and field trips, and help maintain a welcoming school environment.

This role requires strong communication across diverse stakeholders and a dedication to

Qualifications

• Commitment to education equity and Democracy Prep mission
• Exceptional project management and proactive problem solving
• Clear, proactive communication with diverse stakeholders and building relationships

Responsibilities

• Learn day-to-day responsibilities of multiple operational processes and fill in during need
• Serve as first-responder for basic technology issues and coordinate with external tech support
• Liaise with technology teams to reflect on trends and propose system improvements
• Support school culture, behavior management, and positive engagement with scholars
• Coordinate logistics of school meals with campus liaison and ensure safety and compliance
• Manage procurement, distribution, and inventory of school supplies
• Assist in planning logistics and budgeting for field trips and events
• Support enrollment processes and ensure families have necessary technology
• Coordinate communications in families' preferred languages and translation services
• Assist in implementing school-wide family communications plans and parent engagement metrics
• Create welcoming reception areas and maintain a positive first impression for families
• Engage with scholars and families to encourage attendance and reduce truancy
• Maintain accuracy of student information databases and ensure data accessibility
• Document systems, protocols, and policies for stakeholders
• Other operations tasks as assigned by the Operations Manager

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder collaboration

Teamwork

Job description

Democracy Prep Public Schools is seeking an Operations Coordinator to manage school-based operational systems, events, and initiatives with a hands-on, in-person approach five days a week. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will optimize processes, support scholars, staff and families, coordinate technology issues, logistics for meals and field trips, and help maintain a welcoming school environment.

This role requires strong communication across diverse stakeholders and a dedication to